Pontefract Road, High Ackworth, WF7

Bradleys Real Estate is thrilled to present an impressive Grade II listed three-bedroom cottage situated in the highly sought-after area of High Ackworth. This charming property, which dates back over 350 years, has been meticulously maintained, preserving its period features.

The cottage offers spacious rooms and enjoys a convenient location close to a wide range of local amenities in Ackworth, Pontefract town centre, and Junction 32 Retail Village. Residents will have easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants, as well as recreational facilities such as leisure centres, Xscape Castleford, local golf courses, and scenic parks like Pontefract Park and Nostell Priory. The area is also well-served by excellent local primary and secondary schools, including The Quaker School: Ackworth School. In addition, the property benefits from comprehensive transport links to Wakefield, Doncaster, Leeds, and convenient rail connections to London and Manchester. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to major road networks such as the A1, M1, and M62.

The ground floor of the cottage features an impressive reception hallway, a spacious lounge with a dining area, and a large inglenook fireplace, believed to originate from Pontefract Castle, complete with a multi-fuel burner. The well-appointed kitchen and utility area add to the functionality of the space. Moving to the first floor, there are two generous-sized bedrooms, a shower room, and a family bathroom. The second floor boasts a large double bedroom.

Outside, the property offers a good-sized front garden enclosed by stone wall boundaries, while the rear boasts a generous garden plot with a decking and patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The second rear garden includes a pebble area, two sheds, and hard standing. Off-street parking is provided by a separate driveway.

With its harmonious blend of period features and modern amenities, along with the unique aspect of three gardens, this family home is truly exceptional. We highly recommend scheduling a viewing to fully appreciate the charm and spacious accommodation it has to offer.

The property features an entrance porch with a timber door and original glazed window panels. The entrance hallway showcases herringbone laminate flooring, exposed stone walls, and a solid wood spiral staircase reclaimed from the local St Cuthberts church. The hallway provides access to the kitchen and lounge, as well as offering storage space.

The lounge is a spacious room with an original wood panelled glazed bay window, exposed ceiling beams, and a feature stone arch surround Inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel burner. The kitchen features matching low-level storage units, solid oak work surfaces, and integrated appliances. It also includes a breakfast bar, exposed ceiling beams, and a stable door leading to the rear driveway.

Moving to the first floor, the landing features exposed ceiling beams, a stone spiral staircase, and access to two bedrooms. Both bedrooms offer ample space and include original wood panelled glazed windows. The first floor also comprises a house bathroom and a shower room, both well-appointed with modern fixtures and fittings.

On the second floor, there is a spacious bedroom with exposed beams, original windows, and an exposed stone wall.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and features mature shrubs and trees, while the rear offers a driveway for off-street parking, two offset gardens with various features such as a pebbled area, vegetable and fruit borders, decking, patio, and a pond. The boundaries of the gardens are defined by fencing and stone walls.